Al Ansari Financial Services is set to launch a new digital wallet, enhancing payment options for consumers in the UAE. The fintech platform, known as Al Ansari Digital Pay, has received final approval from the UAE Central Bank for its digital wallet initiative. This approval includes licenses for the Stored Value Facility (SVF) and Retail...
Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the completion of approximately 30,000 trips using autonomous vehicles in the emirate. These trips have covered a distance of over 430,000 kilometers, marking a significant achievement in the city’s smart mobility project. Building on the success of the initial phases on...
Dubai-based AR Lab has partnered with Snapchat to create a special gift box designed for Ramadan that integrates augmented reality (AR) technology with traditional practices. This innovative package features a crescent-shaped die-cut that reveals a vibrant yellow plate, inspired by the Snap branding and decorated with the well-known Snap Ghost logo. Inside the box, there...
The UAE’s Cyber Security Council has reported that a significant cyber attack affected 634 public and private entities within the country. The attack was successfully managed and aimed to leak sensitive data from crucial national sectors, as stated by the state news agency Wam. Dr. Mohamed AlKuwaiti, the head of cyber security in the UAE,...
AmiViz, a leading cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor based in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Kiteworks. This collaboration enables organizations to manage risk effectively in all aspects of private data handling, including sending, sharing, receiving, and using sensitive information. The partnership enhances AmiViz’s offerings by introducing Kiteworks’ zero-trust data exchange approach, which utilizes...
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming it into the world’s first AI-native utility. The initiative was launched by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, who emphasized the utility’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency....
Global fintech company XTB has officially opened a new office at the Dubai World Trade Centre to enhance its presence in the Middle East. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to establish itself as a trusted and regulated brokerage for both retail and institutional investors. The opening of the Dubai office coincides with...
The Cybersecurity Council of the Government of the United Arab Emirates has announced that national cyber systems successfully dealt with cyber attacks targeting 634 governmental and private entities. These attacks aimed to leak data from vital and strategic sectors across the country, applying the best global practices in this critical field. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti,...
The AI landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Large Quantitative Models (LQMs), which are now delivering tangible results. In just over two years since OpenAI sparked the AI race, the launch of DeepSeek’s R1 model has shifted the focus from large models to efficiency, accessibility, and practical application. With an increasing...
The Abu Dhabi government has issued an invitation for companies to submit bids for the development of an artificial intelligence system aimed at improving the interpretation of genetic data. This project seeks to create a large language model (LLM), similar to the technology behind ChatGPT, that will utilize medical and genetic datasets from the Abu...